Admissions Frequently Asked Questions

• When can I begin to apply?
  If you are an incoming freshmen, you can begin applying around June 1 of your junior year in high school. For transfer students, applications open approximately one year prior to the term for which you are applying.
• How do I pay my application fee after submitting my application.

  If you do not pay your application fee at the time that you submit your application, you can go back and pay it at a later time. Please be aware that you may need to wait a couple of days to be able to do so. Follow these steps to pay your application fee:

  1. Go to https://myWings.unf.edu
  2. Log into your UNF myWings account* (if you have never logged into myWings, click the 'Log in Help' and follow the instructions)
  3. Once in myWings, click the 'My Application' tab
  4. Select the 'Application Status' link
  5. Click the 'Pay Now' button
  6. Follow the prompts to enter your payment information and submit your fee
     
     

  *If you experience issues when trying to access your myWings account, please call the UNF ITS Help Desk at (904) 620-HELP. 

   

• Does UNF accept application fee waivers?
  Yes, we accept SAT/ACT waivers, NACAC waivers and documentation from students who left UNF for active duty military and wish to reapply. Fee waivers can be mailed to 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville FL 32224.  You can also drop them off at One-Stop Student Services.
• What do I need to submit to obtain an admissions decision?

  All applicants must submit an admissions application, application fee payment or the fee waiver and all judicial conduct issues must be cleared.

   

  First time in college: will need to submit the above items, plus the following: high school transcript and SAT/ACT score. If you are participating in dual enrollment or other accelerated mechanisms (AP, IB, AICE, etc.) you will need to ensure UNF receives those transcripts and score reports to complete the admissions package. However, this is typically not needed for an admission decision. 

   

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  Lower-level transfer applicants: will need to submit the above items plus the following: final high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, all post-secondary institutional official transcripts and accelerated mechanisms (AP, IB, AICE, etc.).  In some instances, UNF may be able to make an admission decision with just the transcript from the last attended institution.

   

  Upper-level transfer applicants: must provide the above items, plus the following: all post-secondary institutional official transcripts and accelerated mechanisms (AP, IB, AICE, etc.).  In some instances, UNF may be able to make an admission decision with just the transcript from the last attended institution.  However, you must prove at least 40 earned transferable credit hours before UNF can make an admission decision.  It is recommended to submit a high school transcript as it may demonstrate you have met the foreign language requirement. 

   

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  International students: may need to provide a foreign evaluation from an approved credential evaluation company and/or demonstrate English language proficiency. 

   

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• Do you super score the ACT and/or SAT?
  Yes, we super score both the ACT and SAT within the respective exams.
• Do you prefer the ACT or SAT?
  We accept both the SAT and ACT. However, UNF is considered an SAT school.
• If my SAT and/or ACT scores are listed on my high school transcript, do I still need to send in my scores?
  No, we can accept scores directly from an official high school transcript.
• Where can I send transcripts?
  You can mail transcripts to 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville FL 32224.  You can also drop them off at One-Stop Student Services.
• How does the University of North Florida recalculate the high school GPA?

  Admissions will recalculate a grade point average (GPA) based on the following eighteen (18) academic units in college preparatory courses. Additional weight is given to grades of "C" or higher earned in honors, Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, IB or AICE courses. While students may not have completed all the required courses at the time an application is submitted; they are required to complete them prior to high school graduation and entrance into UNF.

   

  Four units of English

   

  Four units of math (Algebra 1 or higher)

   

  Three units of natural science

   

  Three units of social science

   

  Two units of (the same) foreign language

   

  Two units of academic electives

• What classes would be considered an academic elective when recalculating the high school GPA?
  We accept two credits from among Level 2 courses listed as Performing Fine Arts as identified in the Department of Education Course Code Directory or the Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook.
• Do you look at senior year grades?
  Yes.
• How can I get an update on my application?

  Status of pending admission applications can be found through the home tab in the myWings portal.  Once an application has been submitted, you will receive a "My Application" tab.  You will select the My Application tab and click the link "My Records." Under My Records, you will see a link for "Application Status." 

   

   

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• When are decisions made?
  Once a completed package is received (as outlined in #9), Admission decisions for students who are entering college for the first time are made on a rolling basis.  Transfer admission decisions are generally made a maximum two terms in advance. We do make exceptions for special circumstances such as the military.
• How do I obtain my UNF ID?

  Select "Login Help" from the myWings portal.  A new Web page will display with three different options to retrieve your UNF ID, or you can present a photo ID to One-Stop Student Services. 

   

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• How do I accept my admission offer to the University of North Florida?
  Through the student services portal under "Application Decision Confirmation." Once you have officially accepted, you will need to register for New Student Orientation.
• When is the deadline for accepting my offer of admission?
  May 1.
• If my dual enrollment credits are posted on my high school transcript, do I still need to send in a college transcript?
  Yes.  Dual enrollment classes posted on high school transcripts will only count towards a high school unit.  The post-secondary transcript must be received to receive college credit.
• How can I schedule a campus tour?

  Visit the UNF Welcome Center web page to make an online reservation.  The Welcome Center can also be reached via phone at (904) 620-1183.

      

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• When will I receive my financial aid package for the upcoming year?
  If your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) was free of errors and submitted by the end of October, your financial aid package should be available by early December via myWings under My Financial Aid Awards.
• When can I apply for scholarships?
  Students are encouraged to apply for UNF scholarships when they submit their initial application for admission. Upon admission, students are automatically considered for certain merit-based awards based on test scores and/or GPA.  Please be aware of deadlines and know that some scholarships may also require submitting an error-free FAFSA (available annually beginning January 1). UNF scholarships are awarded throughout the year, and it is recommended that students actively seek out these opportunities.
• How much money is awarded for scholarships?
  Scholarship funding comes from many sources: the federal government, the state of Florida and the University. The amount of funding changes each year based on availability. In general, the University disburses millions of scholarship dollars each year.
• Does UNF accept private scholarships?
  Yes. Annually, over a million dollars in private scholarships are disbursed to UNF students from outside resources, such as community organizations, professional associations, charities and employers. Private scholarships are typically awarded based on merit or talent, but can involve a variety of criteria.  
• How can I change my major?
  If you have already begun taking classes at UNF, you will need to meet with your academic advisor to fill out a major change form online. If you haven't started classes at UNF, you will need to provide a written note to One-Stop Student Services or Transfer Student Service Office requesting an update to your major. Please note, major changes prior to beginning UNF classes for an admitted student is considered a new application and will be reviewed for another decision. If you are admitted, you should wait until you can meet with an academic advisor to fill out a major change form online. This helps reduces issues with your time ticket, registration and orientation. If you do not have an admission decision, you can submit a written note to One-Stop Student Services or Transfer Student Services Office.
• Will my AP/IB/DE/AICE credit count?

  UNF accepts accelerated credits through AICE, AP, IB and CLEP. Be sure to visit the UNF catalog for specific course information. 

   

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• How can I join the Hicks Honors College?

  To join the Hicks Honors College, you need to submit an Honors application. Please visit the Hicks Honors College website or contact an Honors representative at (904) 620-3945. 

   

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• What is a TLO?
  Transformational learning opportunities are unique and engaging educational opportunities that broaden and deepen your intellectual and world views, forever changing your perspective and focus. Transformational learning opportunities may take a myriad of forms: study abroad experiences; service learning experiences; research experiences with a faculty member; internships, practicum, field and co-op experiences; directed independent studies with a faculty member; learning communities and leadership experiences. 
• Can I participate in research?
  Yes, at UNF you can participate in research as early as your freshman year. This option is not often found at other universities. 
• Are there opportunities to study abroad?
  UNF offers a wide variety of study abroad programs in more than 15 countries including China, France, Austria and Italy. The benefits of studying around the globe are endless and the learning experiences will forever change the way you view the world. Study abroad positively and indisputably influences the career path, world view and self-confidence of students. 
• What is a Flagship Program?
  Flagship Programs are recognized for their excellence in the scholarly accomplishments of their faculty and the potential to produce exceptional educational outcomes for students. Flagship Programs strive to link the quality of a UNF education to a range of civic needs in the region. Flagship Programs include Transportation and Logistics, the School of Nursing, International Business, Coastal Biology, the Department of Music and the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.  
• Why are UNFs small class sizes so small?
  UNF offers students unique academic opportunities rarely found at state universities. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 20-to-1 and an average class size of about 30, UNF will give you a solid academic foundation and incorporate elements and resources that support you until the day you graduate.
• Will I be able to contact my professor outside the scheduled class time if I need further assistance with course topics?
  Yes. All faculty members have office hours for students to use outside of their scheduled class times. If you are unable to utilize office hours due to a conflict with another class, talk to your professor to find a time that is accessible for both. It is important to our faculty that you succeed and they are dedicated to working with you to make that happen.